This study aims to analyze the difficulties of students with special needs (mentally retarded, deaf, and blind children) in understanding mathematical concepts, which will be described by levels. The ...research uses descriptive method. Data collection technique used observations of students with special needs to see the difficulties in understanding mathematical concepts (dyscalculia), and interviews conducted with mathematics teachers to complement the results of the observations. The research sample is deaf students, blind students, and mentally retarded students in the Jember district. The data analysis technique in this study uses the flow model. The results of this study were that the level of achievement with good assessment categories was dominated by blind students, namely from 10 aspects of the assessment only weak in the section on grouping the shape dimensions, while the deaf achieved good assessments, namely 1) sorting objects based on the length and short size, 2) understanding the number of objects, 3) understanding numbers, and 4) writing and saying numbers. Meanwhile, mentally retarded students only have 1 good assessment aspect, namely understanding the length of objects. The conclusion is that dyscalculia is mostly suffered by mentally retarded children, deaf children suffered moderate level, and the best level of the subject is blind children.
The application of entrepreneurial elements across the curriculum should be implemented as early as year one of schooling. Thus, this study aims to examine the application of elements of ...entrepreneurial knowledge and skills in teaching and facilitating Special Education teachers. This study employed an online questionnaire distributed via Google Forms. A total of 32 Special Education teachers were selected to answer the questionnaire. Data were analysed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) software version 26 to obtain frequency, percentage and mean. Findings demonstrated that the entrepreneurial knowledge of Special Education teachers was at a high level with a mean value of 4.33. In addition, the entrepreneurial skills of Special Education teachers were at a high level with a mean value of 4.34. The findings indicate that Special Education teachers have high entrepreneurial knowledge and skills, besides applying entrepreneurial elements in teaching and facilitation. Special Education teachers indeed play an important role in applying entrepreneurial elements and fostering an entrepreneurial culture among Students with Special Needs (SSN). From this study, it is hoped that the application of entrepreneurial elements in the teaching and facilitation of Special Education teachers can increase the ability of SSN. The implications of this study suggest that teachers with entrepreneurial knowledge and skills, as well as high commitment, can convey entrepreneurial elements well and comprehensively to SSN.
Differentiated learning is a learning approach process for students with different abilities in the same class. The purpose of differentiated learning is to maximize the growth/progress of each ...student and individual success through the adjustment of each student (from where he or she is), and assistance in the learning process. It is very urgent for students with special needs to be served according to their capacity.. From the research results obtained data, students with special needs at Unima consist of the blind, deaf, and physically disabled, without intellectual barriers, with diverse learning needs. With the act of making a difference in the media and learning models, they are able to master the lecture material well. Universities such as Manado State University, are able to implement it, and have an influence on the optimization and existence of inclusive learning services.
Understanding reproductive health is an important issue for students with special needs as their specificity does not prevent the acquisition and comprehension including efforts to prevent sexual ...harassment. Descriptive cross-sectional design was used. The samples selected were 86 students in Indonesia which were 29 males and 57 females, consisting of 36% deaf (n=31), 50% mentally retarded (n=43), and 13.9% autistic (n=12). Data were collected with a questionnaire of 34 items which measured the understanding of reproductive processes, functions, and systems, as well as sexually transmitted diseases, attitudes about reproductive health, media and social influence on sexual activity and ability to communicate. The data were analyzed descriptively and different multivariate tests were carried out based on the type of student's impairment. Consequently, their understanding of reproductive health was discovered to be low, especially in terms of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), attitudes, and communication skills. The results also showed that there was no significant difference in the understanding of reproductive health in students with special needs concerning the type of disability suffered. These can be used by teachers, counselors, and the subjects plus their parents as initial information on developing an understanding of reproductive health in the future.
This study aims to investigate the implementation of the Kurikulum Merdeka in English language learning for inclusive students. The research method used is descriptive qualitative with observation, ...interview, and documentation triangulation techniques. The respondents involved in this study were English teachers and inclusion students at SMP Plus Rahmat Kediri, especially seventh-grade students. The research instruments used were observation sheets, interview guidelines, and documentation. The results show that implementing Kurikulum Merdeka in English learning positively impacts inclusive students' ability to understand the subject matter, actively participate in learning activities, and increase learning motivation. In addition, this curriculum also helps teachers design more inclusive learning and provide equal opportunities for all students. This research recommends that schools in Indonesia continuously improve and adapt the Kurikulum Merdeka to support better inclusive Education.
The study is aimed to investigate the implementation of teaching Quran literacy for students with disabilities. It applied qualitative. Data were collected using observation and interviews with ...teachers of Iqro (Quran for beginner). The participants of the study were students with disabilities studying in schools for special need in Bengkulu and Ciamis regency West Java Indonesia. The schools include MI (Madrasah Ibtidaiyyah/Islamic Elementary School) Mutiara Asyifa, Abdurrahamn Bin Auf, SDLB (Sekolah Dasar Luar Biasa/Elementary School for Special Need) Islam Amal Mulya, SLB (Sekolah Luar Biasa/School for Special Need) Baiturrahman Cisaga, and SLB Albarokah Baregbeg. The result showed that the schools have provided minimum service for teaching and learning Quran/Iqro for students with disabilities. There are two factors causing the situation; the scarcity of PAI (Pendidikan Agama Islam/Islamic Religious Education) teachers in the schools and the absence of reliable Quran reading methods. The teachers background are language teachers who had no experience and competence for Islamic religious education. In addition, the learning method for Iqro is similar to the BISINDO (Bahasa Isyarat Indonesia/Indonesian Sign Language) method for reading by sign language. This study suggests that PTKIN (State Islamic Higher Education) offering PAI to provide a program for Quran reading and writing courses for students with disabilities.
This study aims to identify the effectiveness of distance learning in light of the COVID-19 pandemic for students with special needs in the State of Qatar from the point of view of their families and ...special education teachers and their attitudes towards it. The study population consisted of all workers in the field of special education and families of children with special needs for the second semester of the academic year 2019/2020. The study sample consisted of (132) teachers in the field of special education and (57) families of students with special needs chosen randomly. A questionnaire that consisted of twenty items was designed to measure the effectiveness of distance learning. In addition, a scale for attitudes towards distance learning that consisted of (18) items was also used. The results of the study showed that there were statistically significant differences at the level of significance (α≤ 0.05) in the effectiveness of distance learning in favor of workers in special education. The results also showed that there were statistically significant differences according to the number of years of experience for special education teachers in favor of those with more experience. The results showed that the attitude of workers and families of people with special needs was positive towards learning. The study recommends adopting distance learning technology in teaching and providing material capabilities and appropriate conditions in educational environments to apply this type of learning.
This study aims to produce a science learning device for junior high school students using a cooperative model type Student Teams Achievement Divisions (STAD) for students with special needs that are ...valid and fit for use theoretically. The research method used is the development of the 4D model design through 4 stages including the defining stage, the design stage, the development stage, and the dissemination stage. The technique of collecting data through validation sheets consists of lecturers, science teachers, school principals, and students. Based on the research results, the validity of the equipment was obtained through the Aiken V index in the RPP of 0.89, LKPD of 0.88, and THB of 0.88. The three components of the device are considered very valid criteria. The reliability test of each component for RPP is 0.818, LKPD is worth. 0.857, and THB worth 0.884. The components of learning equipment are reliable with good categories based on the Interrater Correlation Coefficient (ICC). Theoretically, the learning tools developed are valid and feasible to be tested in class VIII of the Gorontalo City Learning Activity Center (SKB).
Selle uurimistöö eesmärk on kirjeldada hariduslike erivajadustega (HEV) õpilaste lugemis- ja matemaatikaoskuste seoseid tava- või eriklassis õppimisega. Valimisse kuulus 3369 kolmanda klassi last ...(poisse 50%, 209 klassist, 135 koolist) ning 3340 kuuenda klassi last (poisse 51%, 200 klassist, 134 koolist) eesti- ja venekeelsetest koolidest. Õpilased täitsid koolitundide ajal veebipõhised lugemise ladususe, loetu mõistmise, arvutamise ja tekstülesannete testid. Tulemustest selgus, et tava- ja eriklassis õppivate HEV õpilaste lugemis- ja matemaatikaoskused olid sarnasel tasemel, välja arvatud vene õppekeelega koolide kuuendates klassides, kus tavaklassis õppivad HEV õpilased said tekstülesannete lahendamises kõrgema skoori võrreldes eriklassis õppivate HEV õpilastega. Uuring annab esmase ülevaate eesti- ja venekeelsete koolide kolmandate ja kuuendate klasside HEV õpilaste kaasamise olukorrast ja akadeemilistest oskustest.
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The objectives of this experimental research were 1) to develop a Hippotherapy Program: HP, and 2) to compare the development of students with special needs before and after using the HP. The ...experimental group was 20 students with special needs who participated in the HP. The research instruments were 1) the HP; this is a program that develops basic abilities such as movement control, balance, posture, perception, and sensory integration, able to respond appropriately to stimuli, and a learning management plan was prepared for 12 times. The HP had IOC between 0.80-1.00, 2) the developmental assessment form, it was a 4-level rating scale. Its IOC and reliability were 0.80-1.00 and 0.98, respectively, and 3) group discussion on the efficacy of the HP by 7 qualified persons. The data were analyzed by means of frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation. The results showed that 1.) the HP consisted of 6 components: 1.1) importance, 1.2) objective, 1.3) target group, 1.4) curriculum content, 1.5) hippotherapy therapy activity, and 1.6) measurement and evaluation. It will help students with special needs to be able to control movement, balance, posture, perception, and sensory integration, and can respond appropriately to stimuli. 2) Students with special needs, before receiving the HP, the overall improvement scores were at a good level (μ=2.77, σ=0.57). When considered individually, it was found that most of them were of good quality after receiving the HP. The overall improvement scores were at a good level (μ=3.20, σ=0.52) and improvement equal of +0.65 (R=0.65).
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